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India Bioeconomy Report 2025: bioeconomy grows 16-fold to $165.7 billion in 2024
Q1

According to the India Bioeconomy Report 2025, released on 21 March 2025, what was the size of India's bioeconomy in 2024?

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Correct answer: B — $165.7 billion

IBER 2025 put India's bioeconomy at $165.7 billion in 2024, up from $10 billion in 2014.

Q2 Advanced

What share of India's GDP did the bioeconomy contribute, as per the India Bioeconomy Report 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 4.25%

IBER 2025 says the bioeconomy contributes 4.25% to India's GDP.

Q3 Advanced

What is 'BioSaarthi', launched by Dr Jitendra Singh on 21 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — A global mentorship initiative for biotech startups

BioSaarthi is a six-month cohort-based global mentorship initiative for biotech startups, engaging overseas experts, especially from the Indian diaspora.

Q4 Advanced

How many biotech startups does India have, as cited at the release of the India Bioeconomy Report 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Over 10,075

The Minister said biotech startups have grown from about 50 a decade ago to over 10,075.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India Bioeconomy Report 2025: 1. India's bioeconomy surpassed the target of $150 billion set for 2025. 2. The bioeconomy grew at a CAGR of 17.9% over the past four years. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

IBER 2025 says the bioeconomy reached $165.7 billion in 2024, surpassing the $150 billion target for 2025, with a CAGR of 17.9% over the past four years.

HQ Integrated Defence Staff and DST sign MoU on defence research and development
Q6

With which department did Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff sign an MoU on defence R&D on 21 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Department of Science and Technology

HQ IDS signed the MoU with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to strengthen defence research and development.

Q7 Advanced

Who was the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff present at the signing of the HQ IDS–DST MoU on 21 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Lt Gen JP Mathew

The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen JP Mathew. V Adm Sanjay Vatsayan, Deputy Chief, signed it for HQ IDS.

Sahitya Akademi announces Translation Prize 2024 for 22 books
Q8

What cash amount does the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2024, announced in March 2025, carry?

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Correct answer: A — ₹50,000

The Translation Prize carries ₹50,000 and a copper plaque.

Q9 Advanced

Who chaired the Sahitya Akademi Executive Board meeting that approved the Translation Prize 2024 in March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Madhav Kaushik

The Executive Board met under the chairmanship of Sahitya Akademi President Madhav Kaushik.

First World Day for Glaciers observed; International Day of Forests 2025 marked with theme 'Forests and Foods'
Q10

What was the theme of the International Day of Forests 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Forests and Foods

The 2025 theme was 'Forests and Foods', highlighting forests' role in food security, nutrition and livelihoods.

Q11 Advanced

On which date was the first-ever World Day for Glaciers observed in 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 21 March

The first World Day for Glaciers was observed on 21 March 2025, the eve of World Water Day.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the International Day of Forests: 1. It was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012. 2. Its annual theme is chosen by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Forests in 2012. The annual theme is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, not UNEP.

World Happiness Report 2025: India ranks 118th of 147; Finland tops for eighth year
Q13

What was India's rank in the World Happiness Report 2025, released on 20 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 118th

India ranked 118th of 147 countries, up from 126th in 2024.

Q14 Advanced

Which country was ranked the happiest in the World Happiness Report 2025, for the eighth year in a row?

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Correct answer: A — Finland

Finland led the ranking for the eighth consecutive year with an average score of 7.736.

Q15 Advanced

What was the theme of the World Happiness Report 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Caring and sharing

The 2025 report focused on the impact of caring and sharing on people's happiness.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the World Happiness Report 2025: 1. It is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. 2. It is released every year to mark World Mental Health Day. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The report is published by Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre with Gallup, the UN SDSN and an independent editorial board. It is released to mark the UN International Day of Happiness on 20 March, not World Mental Health Day (10 October).

India's coal production crosses 1 billion tonnes for the first time in a financial year
Q17

On which date did India's coal production cross one billion tonnes in the financial year 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — 20 March 2025

The Ministry of Coal said production crossed 1 BT on 20 March 2025.

Q18 Advanced

What was India's total coal production in FY 2023-24, which was surpassed in March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 997.83 MT

The 1 BT milestone came 11 days ahead of the previous fiscal's production of 997.83 million tonnes.

Q19 Advanced

According to the Ministry of Coal in March 2025, about what share of India's electricity is generated by coal-based plants?

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Correct answer: D — About 74%

Around 74% of India's electricity is generated by coal-based power plants; coal is about 55% of the energy mix.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by the Ministry of Coal when coal output crossed 1 billion tonnes in March 2025: 1. Coal accounts for about 55% of India's energy mix. 2. India's coal imports rose during April–December 2024 compared with the previous year. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The ministry said coal is about 55% of the energy mix, and that coal imports declined by 8.4% in April–December 2024, saving about $5.43 billion.

DAC clears proposals worth over ₹54,000 crore including T-90 engines, Varunastra torpedoes and AEW&C systems
Q21

What was the total value of the capital acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 20 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Over ₹54,000 crore

The DAC accorded AoN to eight proposals amounting to over ₹54,000 crore.

Q22 Advanced

The DAC on 20 March 2025 approved upgrading the engines of T-90 tanks from 1000 HP to:

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Correct answer: B — 1350 HP

AoN was accorded for 1350 HP engines to upgrade the present 1000 HP engines of T-90 tanks.

Q23 Advanced

Which aircraft systems did the DAC clear for the Indian Air Force on 20 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems

For the IAF, the DAC accorded AoN for Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft systems.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the DAC decisions of 20 March 2025: 1. Varunastra, cleared for the Navy, is an indigenous ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory. 2. The engine upgrade cleared for the Army was for Arjun main battle tanks. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Varunastra is an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo from NSTL. The 1350 HP engine upgrade was for T-90 tanks, not Arjun.

Zoho wins MeitY's Indian Web Browser Development Challenge
Q25

Which company won MeitY's Indian Web Browser Development Challenge, announced on 20 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Zoho

Zoho won the challenge; Team PING and Team Ajna were the runners-up.

Q26 Advanced

Which organisation conducted the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge for MeitY?

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Correct answer: A — C-DAC Bengaluru

The challenge was conducted by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Bengaluru.

Q27 Advanced

Which team was the first runner-up in the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge announced in March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Team PING

Team PING was the first runner-up and Team Ajna the second; Jio Vishwakarma received a special mention.

EPFO adds 17.89 lakh net members in January 2025
Q28

How many net members did EPFO add in January 2025, as per payroll data released on 20 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 17.89 lakh

EPFO added 17.89 lakh net members in January 2025; 8.23 lakh were new subscribers.

Q29 Advanced

What share of EPFO's new subscribers in January 2025 were aged 18–25?

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Correct answer: A — About 57%

4.70 lakh new subscribers, or 57.07% of the total, were in the 18–25 age group.

PFRDA notifies regulations to operationalise the Unified Pension Scheme from 1 April 2025
Q30

From which date did the PFRDA regulations operationalising the Unified Pension Scheme, notified in March 2025, come into effect?

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Correct answer: C — 1 April 2025

The PFRDA regulations, notified by gazette dated 19 March 2025, came into effect on 1 April 2025.

Q31 Advanced

Under the Unified Pension Scheme, the full assured payout is what share of the average basic pay of the last 12 months before superannuation?

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Correct answer: B — 50%

The full assured payout is 50% of the 12-month average basic pay immediately before superannuation, payable after at least 25 years of qualifying service.

Q32 Advanced

What is the minimum guaranteed monthly payout under the Unified Pension Scheme for a subscriber who superannuates after at least 10 years of qualifying service?

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Correct answer: A — ₹10,000

A minimum guaranteed payout of ₹10,000 a month applies when superannuation is after 10 or more years of qualifying service.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): 1. Besides 10% to the employee's individual corpus, the government contributes an additional 8.5% to a pool corpus. 2. The family payout under UPS is 60% of the subscriber's payout. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PFRDA's comparison gives UPS contributions as 10% (employee) + 10% (Government) + 8.5% (pool corpus), and family benefits as 60% of the subscriber's payout. Both statements are correct.

Sunita Williams and NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 return to Earth; Williams and Wilmore complete 286 days in space
Q34

What was the name of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that brought Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts back to Earth in March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Freedom

NASA says the Dragon spacecraft Freedom splashed down off Tallahassee, Florida, returning Crew-9; it was Freedom's fourth flight.

Q35 Advanced

Crew-9 splashed down at 5:57 pm EDT on 18 March 2025. What was this time in Indian Standard Time?

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Correct answer: C — 3:27 am IST, 19 March 2025

NASA's timeline puts splashdown at 21:57 GMT on 18 March; adding 5 hours 30 minutes gives 3:27 am IST on 19 March 2025.

Q36 Advanced

How many days did Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore spend in space on the mission that ended with the Crew-9 splashdown in March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 286 days

NASA says Williams and Wilmore spent 286 days in space; 171 days was the figure for Hague and Gorbunov, and 608 days is Williams' career total.

Q37

Off the coast of which city did NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 splash down on 18 March 2025 (EDT)?

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Correct answer: D — Tallahassee, Florida

Crew-9 splashed down in the Gulf of America off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the return of Sunita Williams in March 2025: 1. Williams and Butch Wilmore had reached the International Space Station in June 2024 aboard Boeing's Starliner on its Crew Flight Test. 2. The Crew-9 return was the first flight of the Dragon spacecraft Freedom. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Williams and Wilmore launched on Starliner on 5 June 2024 and reached the station on 6 June. Crew-9 was Freedom's fourth flight; it earlier flew Crew-4, Axiom Mission 2 and Axiom Mission 3.

SEBI brings demat and mutual fund holdings to DigiLocker to reduce unclaimed assets
Q39 Advanced

Under SEBI's DigiLocker circular of 19 March 2025, what are the persons called whom a DigiLocker user can appoint to get read-only access to the account after the user's death?

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Correct answer: B — Data Access Nominees

Users can appoint Data Access Nominees, who get read-only access to the DigiLocker account after the user's demise.

Q40 Advanced

Under SEBI's March 2025 framework for DigiLocker, which entities serve as the primary source for verifying a user's death and triggering notifications to the nominees?

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Correct answer: D — KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs)

SEBI-regulated KYC Registration Agencies will be the primary source for verifying and triggering notifications to Data Access Nominees.

Cabinet approves ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme for low-value BHIM-UPI person-to-merchant payments
Q41

Up to what transaction value are UPI person-to-merchant payments of small merchants covered under the incentive scheme approved by the Cabinet on 19 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2,000

Only UPI P2M transactions of up to ₹2,000 for small merchants are covered under the scheme.

Q42 Advanced

At what rate is the incentive paid on eligible low-value BHIM-UPI person-to-merchant transactions under the 2024-25 scheme?

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Correct answer: B — 0.15% of transaction value

The incentive is 0.15% of transaction value for small-merchant transactions up to ₹2,000. 0.30% is the MDR cap NPCI sets for UPI P2M, and 0.90% is RBI's debit card MDR cap.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the BHIM-UPI P2M incentive scheme approved in March 2025: 1. 80% of a bank's admitted claim for each quarter is paid without any condition. 2. 10% of the claim is paid only if the acquiring bank's system uptime is above 99.5%. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

80% of the admitted claim is disbursed unconditionally; of the remaining 20%, 10% depends on technical decline below 0.75% and 10% on system uptime above 99.5%. Both statements are correct.

Cabinet approves revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission with total outlay of ₹3,400 crore
Q44

What is the total outlay of the revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission approved by the Cabinet on 19 March 2025 for 2021-22 to 2025-26?

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Correct answer: B — ₹3,400 crore

With an additional ₹1,000 crore, the revised RGM has a total outlay of ₹3,400 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle.

Q45 Advanced

Under the revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (March 2025), what support is given to farmers who take loans to buy high genetic merit IVF heifers?

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Correct answer: B — 3% interest subvention

A 3% interest subvention is provided on loans taken by farmers from milk unions, financial institutions or banks to buy HGM IVF heifers. The 35% assistance is for Heifer Rearing Centres.

C-DOT launches 'Samarth' incubation programme for telecom and ICT startups
Q46 Advanced

Which organisation is the implementation partner for C-DOT's 'Samarth' incubation programme launched on 19 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

C-DOT selected Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under MeitY, as the implementation partner for Samarth.

Q47

Up to how much grant can each startup selected under C-DOT's 'Samarth' incubation programme (March 2025) receive?

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Correct answer: B — ₹5 lakh

Selected startups can get a grant of up to ₹5 lakh each.

Cabinet approves revised National Programme for Dairy Development with ₹2,790 crore budget
Q48 Advanced

Component B of the revised National Programme for Dairy Development, 'Dairying through Cooperatives', is implemented with the cooperation of which country?

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Correct answer: D — Japan

Component B continues dairy development through cooperation with the Government of Japan and JICA in nine states.

Q49

What is the total budget of the revised National Programme for Dairy Development approved by the Cabinet on 19 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹2,790 crore

The revised NPDD was enhanced by ₹1,000 crore to a total of ₹2,790 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26.

ECI decides EPIC-Aadhaar linking will follow Article 326, RP Act 1950 and Supreme Court ruling; UIDAI consultations to begin
Q50

Under which Article of the Constitution did the Election Commission say on 18 March 2025 that the right to vote can only be given to a citizen of India, while deciding on EPIC-Aadhaar linking?

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Correct answer: D — Article 326

The ECI said that as per Article 326 of the Constitution, voting right can only be given to a citizen of India, while Aadhaar only establishes identity.

Q51 Advanced

Under which law's Sections 23(4), 23(5) and 23(6) will the linking of EPIC with Aadhaar be done, as decided by the ECI on 18 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Representation of the People Act, 1950

The ECI decided the linking will be done as per Article 326 and Sections 23(4), 23(5) and 23(6) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

Q52 Advanced

Where did the Election Commission of India hold its meeting with the Union Home Secretary, MeitY Secretary and UIDAI CEO on EPIC-Aadhaar linking on 18 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi

The meeting was held at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, the ECI headquarters.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ECI's decision of 18 March 2025 on EPIC-Aadhaar linking: 1. The Commission held that Aadhaar establishes both identity and citizenship of a person. 2. The linking is to be in line with the Supreme Court judgement in WP (Civil) No. 177/2023. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

The ECI said Aadhaar only establishes identity, while voting rights under Article 326 are only for citizens, so statement 1 is wrong. The linking will follow the Supreme Court judgement in WP (Civil) No. 177/2023.

UIDAI partners Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI for GenAI voice interactions and fraud alerts in Aadhaar services
Q54

With which Bengaluru-based indigenous Generative AI company did UIDAI partner in March 2025 to bring AI voice interactions and fraud alerts to Aadhaar services?

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Correct answer: D — Sarvam AI

UIDAI partnered with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, an indigenous full-stack GenAI company, with the agreement effective from 18 March 2025.

Q55 Advanced

In how many languages will the AI voice interaction and fraud detection under the UIDAI–Sarvam AI agreement (March 2025) be available at launch?

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Correct answer: B — 10

The deployment allows voice interaction and fraud detection in 10 languages, with more to be added in coming months.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the UIDAI–Sarvam AI agreement effective 18 March 2025: 1. The GenAI stack is hosted on-premise within an air-gapped UIDAI infrastructure, so no data leaves UIDAI. 2. Sarvam AI will own the solution, with UIDAI holding a licence to use it. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The custom GenAI stack is hosted on-premise in an air-gapped UIDAI environment. The ownership of the solution is with UIDAI, not Sarvam AI, so statement 2 is wrong.

Putin agrees to Trump's proposal for a 30-day halt on strikes on energy infrastructure
Q57

In their phone call on 18 March 2025, Vladimir Putin agreed to Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day halt on strikes on which targets?

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Correct answer: D — Energy infrastructure

The Kremlin said Trump proposed that the parties mutually refrain from strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days, and Putin immediately ordered Russian troops to comply.

Q58 Advanced

After the Trump–Putin call of 18 March 2025, the White House said technical negotiations would begin on a maritime ceasefire in which sea?

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Correct answer: A — Black Sea

The White House said the movement to peace would begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire and technical negotiations on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Trump–Putin phone call of 18 March 2025: 1. Putin accepted the full 30-day ceasefire across the front line proposed by the US. 2. The broader 30-day truce sought by the US had already been accepted by Ukraine. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Putin agreed only to a 30-day halt on strikes on energy infrastructure and set conditions for any wider ceasefire, so statement 1 is wrong. Reuters reported that the blanket 30-day truce sought by the US had been accepted by Ukraine.

IndiaAI and Geological Survey of India launch hackathon on AI-driven mineral targeting in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Q60 Advanced

The IndiaAI Hackathon on Mineral Targeting, launched with the Geological Survey of India in March 2025, covers a pre-defined area in which two states?

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Correct answer: B — Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Participants are to identify new exploration areas within a pre-defined 39,000 sq km area in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

MeitY and Drone Federation India launch NIDAR drone challenge under SwaYaan with ₹40 lakh prize pool
Q61 Advanced

Under which MeitY initiative was the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR) launched on 18 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — SwaYaan

NIDAR was launched under 'SwaYaan — Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft Systems'.

Q62

Which two domains are the autonomous drones in the NIDAR challenge (March 2025) meant to address?

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Correct answer: A — Disaster management and precision agriculture

NIDAR teams build collaborative autonomous drones for disaster management (scout and deliver) and precision agriculture (scan and spray).

India and New Zealand sign defence cooperation MoU during PM Christopher Luxon's visit; New Zealand joins IPOI and CDRI
Q63

Which country's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, held talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — New Zealand

Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, was on an official visit to India from 16 to 20 March 2025 and held talks with PM Modi on 17 March.

Q64 Advanced

The Authorised Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement (AEO-MRA) signed during the India–New Zealand talks of 17 March 2025 was between New Zealand Customs Service and which Indian body?

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Correct answer: A — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

The AEO-MRA was signed between the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the New Zealand Customs Service.

Q65 Advanced

According to the India–New Zealand Joint Statement of 17 March 2025, people of Indian origin make up about what share of New Zealand's population?

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Correct answer: B — 6%

The joint statement noted that the Indian diaspora makes up about 6% of New Zealand's population.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of PM Christopher Luxon's visit to India (March 2025): 1. New Zealand joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). 2. New Zealand became a member of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). 3. India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

New Zealand joined IPOI and became a CDRI member. On trade, the leaders only welcomed the launch of negotiations on a comprehensive FTA — no agreement was signed.

Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman assumes charge as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Q67

Who assumed charge as the CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Shivkumar Kalyanaraman

Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman assumed charge as ANRF CEO, taking over from acting CEO Prof. Abhay Karandikar.

Q68 Advanced

Before becoming CEO of ANRF in March 2025, Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman held which position?

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Correct answer: D — Chief Technology Officer, Energy Industry, Asia, Microsoft

The ministry noted that he was earlier Chief Technology Officer, Energy Industry, Asia, at Microsoft.

Government e Marketplace crosses ₹5 lakh crore gross merchandise value before the end of FY 2024-25
Q69

What gross merchandise value (GMV) milestone for FY 2024-25 did the Government e Marketplace (GeM) cross, as announced on 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹5 lakh crore

GeM crossed ₹5 lakh crore GMV for FY 2024-25 more than 18 days before the financial year ended.

Q70 Advanced

GeM's ₹5 lakh crore GMV milestone (March 2025) came less than 50 days after it crossed ₹4 lakh crore. On which date was the ₹4 lakh crore mark crossed?

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Correct answer: B — 23 January 2025

GeM crossed ₹4 lakh crore GMV on 23 January 2025 and ₹5 lakh crore less than 50 days later.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 2.38% in February 2025 on costlier food products
Q71

What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for February 2025, released on 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 2.38%

Annual WPI inflation for February 2025 was 2.38% (provisional) over February 2024.

Q72 Advanced

In India's Wholesale Price Index (base 2011-12), which major group carries the largest weight, as listed in the February 2025 release?

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Correct answer: B — Manufactured Products (64.23%)

Manufactured Products carry the largest weight at 64.23%, followed by Primary Articles (22.62%) and Fuel & Power (13.15%); together these three major groups make up 100%.

India's total exports in April–February 2024-25 estimated at $750.53 billion, up 6.24%; electronics exports jump 26.46% in February
Q73

What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) during April–February 2024-25, as released on 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — $750.53 billion

Total exports in April–February 2024-25 were estimated at $750.53 billion, up 6.24% from $706.43 billion a year earlier.

Q74 Advanced

By what percentage did India's exports of electronic goods grow in February 2025 over February 2024, as per the Commerce Ministry data of 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 26.46%

Electronic goods exports increased by 26.46%, from $3 billion in February 2024 to $3.79 billion in February 2025.

PM Modi attends 10th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi; New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon delivers inaugural keynote as chief guest
Q75

Who was the chief guest and delivered the inaugural keynote address at Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi on 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the chief guest and delivered the inaugural keynote address at Raisina Dialogue 2025.

Q76 Advanced

Raisina Dialogue 2025, which opened in New Delhi on 17 March 2025, was which edition of the conference?

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Correct answer: C — 10th

Raisina Dialogue 2025 was the 10th edition of India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard calls on PM Modi and meets Rajnath Singh in New Delhi
Q77

Tulsi Gabbard, who called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025, holds which US post?

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Correct answer: A — Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard is the US Director of National Intelligence.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Tulsi Gabbard's India visit of 17 March 2025: 1. The PMO described it as the first high-level visit to India from the US in President Trump's second term. 2. She also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: PM Modi noted it was the first high-level visit to India from the US in Trump's second term, and Rajnath Singh met her the same day.

India and New Zealand announce launch of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement after Goyal–McClay meeting
Q79

The launch of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations on 16 March 2025 was marked by a meeting between Piyush Goyal and which New Zealand minister?

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Correct answer: B — Todd McClay

The launch was marked by a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay in New Delhi.

Q80 Advanced

India and New Zealand's earlier trade negotiations, which stalled in 2015 after nine rounds, were for which agreement?

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Correct answer: D — Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)

India and New Zealand began negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in April 2010; the talks stalled in 2015 after nine rounds.

Q81 Advanced

According to India's Commerce Ministry, the India–New Zealand FTA negotiations launched in March 2025 aim mainly to:

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Correct answer: B — Enhance supply chain integration and improve market access

The ministry said the negotiations aim to achieve balanced outcomes that enhance supply chain integration and improve market access.

Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva win Indian Wells 2025 titles; 17-year-old Andreeva beats world No. 1 Sabalenka
Q82

Who won the men's singles title at Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on 16 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Jack Draper

Britain's Jack Draper beat Denmark's Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 for his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

Q83 Advanced

Whom did 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva beat in the Indian Wells women's final on 16 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Aryna Sabalenka

Andreeva came back to beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Indian Wells 2025 finals: 1. Mirra Andreeva became the tournament's youngest women's champion since Serena Williams in 1999. 2. Jack Draper had already won two Masters 1000 titles before Indian Wells 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct (AP, Reuters). Statement 2 is wrong: Indian Wells 2025 was Draper's first Masters 1000 final and title.